PREPARATION

As shown in Figure 7.2.1, there are several functions in the PREPARATION dialog box. The user may start with import part geometry, or part mesh using BSE/PREPARATION/IMPORT OR FILE/IMPORT.  Refer to Section 3.6 for details on importing geometry files.

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Figure 7.2.1  BSE Preparation dialog box

 IMPORT

Enable the user to read in part geometry.

bse CHECK DUPLICATE SURFACE

Enable the user to check and highlight duplicated surfaces. Duplicated surfaces are included in a new part. Refer to Section 5.2.22 for detailed description.

 MIDDLE SURFACE

Allow the user to create middle surfaces from a solid part. For detailed information, refers to Section 5.2.7.

 SEPARATE SURFACE

Allow the user to separate the TOP and BOTTOM surfaces from a solid part. Detailed information about this function is described in Section 5.2.8.

 UNFOLD FLANGE

Enable the user to unfold the flanges by incremental angles on a product. Refer to Section 6.1.1.4 for detailed information about unfold flange operation.

 PART MESH

Enable the user to mesh the part geometry using PART MESHER. Detailed information on PART MESHER is provided in Section 5.3.4.

 MODEL CHECK/REPAIR

Launch the MODEL CHECK/REPAIR dialog box. Detailed information about MODEL CHECK/REPAIR is provided in Section 5.5.

 INNER FILL

Automatically fill in any holes in the part mesh. Refer to Section 6.1.4.1 for more details.

 TIPPING

Position the part in stamping direction. Refer to Section 6.1.3 for more information about TIPPING.

doublefill DOUBLE ATTACH

This function allows the user to design Double Attach and fill gap by entering the part geometry. Refer to Section 7.2.1 for detailed information.

area PRODUCT AREA

This function allows the user to calculate the area of product model by selecting surface or mesh element. Refer to Section 7.2.2 for detailed information.

 BLANK SIZE ESTIMATE

Unfold the part to obtain blank outline using MSTEP. Refer to Section 7.3.